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Is Japan issuing student visas now?

Currently, all foreign nationals who wish to newly enter Japan need to apply for a visa except for those with re-entry permit. Please note that due to the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the visa approval procedure may take longer than usual.

Can international student enter Japan now?

After over 18 months of restrictions, Japan has lifted its entry ban on overseas students, ending a long wait for many who have seen their study plans disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic.

When Japan will open borders for international students?

The country previously announced that they will begin accepting foreign nationals coming to the country for business trips and international students from November 8, but the new Omicron COVID-19 strain has led to a new ban to take place from Tuesday, said local reports.

Is there an age limit for student visa in Japan?

There is no age limit to study in Japan. However, if you are over 30 years old, chances are that the Immigration office will look more closely at your application. If you want to know about your specific situation, feel free to contact us and we will do our best to assist you.

Is it hard to get a student visa for Japan?

A student visa is one of the easiest to get, and our GaijinPot Student Placement Program will help you through the entire process. If you are planning to study in Japan for more than three months you’ll need to get a student visa.

Is Japan visa hard to get?

Japanese Tourist Visa A tourist visa is the easiest way for most people to get into Japan. Depending on your country, your maximum duration of stay will be different and will range between 1 and 3 months. For some people, you may be able to leave the country and come back and get another tourist visa to stay longer.

What is the easiest visa to get for Japan?

Japanese Tourist Visa
Japanese Tourist Visa A tourist visa is the easiest way for most people to get into Japan. Depending on your country, your maximum duration of stay will be different and will range between 1 and 3 months. For some people, you may be able to leave the country and come back and get another tourist visa to stay longer.

What is the Japanese student visa?

The Japanese Student Visa is a type of long-term visa which is accepted by educational institutions in Japan, such as universities, schools and vocational institutions. Everyone who wants to study in a Japanese educational institution has to get a Japan Student Visa.

Is Certificate of eligibility for Japan the same as a visa?

However, the Certificate of Eligibility for Japan is not the same as a visa; it is merely a prerequisite; you still have to apply for a Japan Student Visa from your home country. The application process for a Japanese Certificate of Eligibility takes between one to three months.

How long can I stay in Japan as a student?

For other nationalities stays of this kind of length is trickier. Schools usually won’t issue a student visa for less than 20 weeks so your only solution would be to do a so called “visa run” by staying for 90 days in Japan and then travel to a nearby country like Korea and return to Japan for another 90 days upon re-entry.

How to apply for a work visa for Japan?

1. Determine which visa you need 2. Apply to a school in Japan 3. Fill in the school’s visa application document 4. Get your CoE 5. Apply at the Japanese Embassy in your country 6. Get your visa 7. Fly to Japan and when to book your tickets 8. Arriving in Japan – landing card and work permit 1. Determine which visa you need